Diana Paulraj
About Diana Paulraj
Diana Paulraj serves as the Managing Director of Finance and Administration at The George Washington University, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in financial management, having held various roles in organizations such as the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the World Wildlife Fund.
Work at The George Washington University
Diana Paulraj has held multiple roles at The George Washington University, including Finance Director for four months in 2018 and Managing Director of Finance & Administration since 2021. In her current position, she partners with Human Resources and Faculty Affairs to manage compensation planning and reviews, including conducting external compensation surveys. She serves as a strategic advisor to the Dean on business and financial matters, playing a crucial operational role in achieving institutional priorities. Additionally, she leads the five-year budget plan and recurrent financial strategic planning processes for various academic programs, research centers, and business units.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before her tenure at The George Washington University, Diana Paulraj worked at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) as Director of Budgeting, Planning, & Analysis for ten months in 2017. She also served as a Senior Financial Analyst at MicroStrategy for three months in 2007. Her earlier experience includes a role as a Financial Analyst at Ecolab from 2004 to 2007, and a Financial Analyst Intern at Ecolab in 2003. Additionally, she worked as Manager of Budgeting at the World Wildlife Fund from 2008 to 2017, accumulating significant expertise in financial management and analysis.
Education and Expertise
Diana Paulraj holds a Master of Arts in Management (MAM) with a focus on International Management from Hamline University. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in International Business & Economics and International Relations from St. Catherine University. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in finance and administration, equipping her with the necessary skills to manage complex financial operations and strategic planning.
Key Skills and Responsibilities
In her role as Managing Director of Finance & Administration, Diana Paulraj is responsible for leading the financial strategic planning processes at The George Washington University. She plays a key role in developing the five-year budget plan and ensuring alignment with institutional priorities. Her collaboration with Human Resources and Faculty Affairs on compensation planning highlights her expertise in financial analysis and strategic advisory functions. Diana's responsibilities also encompass operational management, ensuring that financial resources are effectively allocated to support academic and research initiatives.